Runways · KWVI

Runways at Watsonville Muni headings length surface and ILS (KWVI)

WATSONVILLE MUNI · WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA

Runway system
Non-towered
2
runways
Longest
4,502 ft
ILS
1
Surface
ASPH

Watsonville Muni (KWVI) has 2 asphalt runways. Runway 02/20 is the longest at 4,502 ft by 149 ft. Runway 09/27 is 3,998 ft by 98 ft. The field elevation is 163.3 ft MSL. There is no control tower.

ILS is published for runway 02. That matters for instrument planning and for runway selection when the wind and approach setup line up. The runway headings are 02/20 at 32°/212° magnetic and 09/27 at 100°/280° magnetic.

The airport has noise abatement procedures. Pilots should review the airport website before arrival. No LAHSO notes are published for this field.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KWVI.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 8 kt
RWY 20
198°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 20 · 198° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,163 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
02/2018° / 198°4,502 ft149 ftASPHStandard L
09/2786° / 266°3,998 ft98 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. KWVI is non-towered, so pilots self-announce and sequence with other traffic in the pattern. Keep a close scan for opposite-direction traffic on both runway pairs.

Runway 02/20 is the longer runway. Runway 09/27 is also available and may be used when wind favors it. Noise abatement procedures are published for the airport, so review local guidance before flying the pattern. Use the airport website and the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest airport notes.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KWVI have?
KWVI has 2 runways. They are 02/20 and 09/27.
What is the longest runway at Watsonville Muni?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 4,502 ft long.
What surface is used at KWVI?
Both runways at KWVI are asphalt.
Does KWVI have an ILS runway?
Yes. ILS is published for runway 02.
Is Watsonville Muni towered?
No. KWVI does not have a control tower.
What is the runway heading for 02/20 at KWVI?
Runway 02/20 is 32°/212° magnetic.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KWVI?
Yes. The airport has noise abatement procedures. Check the airport website before arrival.